International Cricket

West Indies defeated Italy by 42 runs in their final Twenty20 World Cup Group C match here on Thursday as the two-times champions registered third straight win to enter into Super Eights phase with a clean slate. Captain Shai Hope scored his 11th T20 Internationals half-century, hitting a Man of the Match knock of 75 off 46 balls on either side of what was an industrious bowling effort. Italy were soon reeling in their chase when a nip-backer from Matthew Forde pegged back Justin Mosca’s

Cricket’s T20 World Cup starts Saturday under a bitter‑sour build-up marred by political turmoil, Bangladesh flung out and Pakistan refusing to play arch-rivals and co-hosts India. Ultimately, Pakistan will play the first ball of the tournament with a very disorderly lead-in when they take on Netherlands in Colombo in the opener. Holders and pre-tournament favourites India will open the tournament in the night match on day one against the United States in Mumbai with a nation of more than a billion cricket followers looking to them

Cricket fans, mark your calendars. The countdown to the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is now under way. The tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka looks set to be a cracker of high-voltage cricket with some of the best cricketers from across the world battling it out at some of the most iconic cricketing venues. From the very first ball to the last over, the 2026 version promises drama, rivalries and lasting memories. Whether you are cheering on the defending champions or an underestimated

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla said India provided complete security to the Bangladesh and can't re-schedule the entire ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at last moment. The BCCI Vice President had said so after the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that Scotland replace Bangladesh in the upcoming T20 World Cup. The ICC decision, announced on Saturday, ends weeks of uncertainty about the future of BCB and the global governing body's relations. The withdrawal was precipitated by the Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will appeal to the country's military backed interim government in a final bid to try and have the team play next month's Twenty20 World Cup after their request for its matches on grounds that they may not be safe was rejected here on Wednesday. The International Cricket Council (ICC)'s executive board has thrown out Bangladesh's worries over the safety and security of its players and fans in India due to political problems between the South Asian neighbours. Bangladesh have been

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cricket immediately after third Test against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday.  The sleight of hand off-spinner gets 537 from 106 tests which is second in the Indian record behind Anil Kumble’s 619.  Ashwin didn’t get a chance to play in the series-opener in Perth, but made a return to the side for the day-night second test in Adelaide, and picked up one wicket. That contest would become his last, he was dropped from Brisbane.  "Today will

Dawid Malan announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, reflecting on his career with England as a challenging yet rewarding journey. Despite facing numerous hurdles, Malan's contributions to the team have been significant. Explore his career highlights and the impact of his decision to step away from the international stage. In October, Malan agreed to a central contract lasting 12 months and went on to be England's top run-scorer during their disappointing defense of the 50-over World Cup title in India. Despite

The Champion Trophy 2025 is poised to be one of the most awaited justice events, and the highlight is really the clash between India and Pakistan. The match, listed to take place in Dubai, has formerly generated immense excitement among cricket fans around the world. Then everything you need to know about this high- stakes encounter:  Venue Dubai International Stadium The Dubai International Stadium is recognised in the world for its state- of- the- art installations and peaceful atmosphere, and will host the

In the world of cricket, the image of Bangladeshi umpires has often been overshadowed by the theatrics of players like Shakib Al Hasan. However, Sharfuddoula Ibn Shahid is challenging this stereotype and making significant strides for Bangladeshi umpires on the global stage. In a recent blockbuster Test match in Brisbane, Sharfuddoula officiated as a neutral umpire, marking only the second time a Bangladeshi umpire had achieved this distinction in Test cricket. His competent performance in Brisbane follows a series of notable assignments, including

West Indies white-ball captain Kieron Pollard announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, calling time on a career which saw him feature more than 200 times across one-day and Twenty20 internationals. Pollard, 34, played 123 ODIs and 101 T20s for West Indies since making his debut in 2007, scoring 4,275 runs and taking 97 wickets in total. The Trinidadian all-rounder was part of the team that won the T20 World Cup in 2012. He led West Indies 61 times in the two

England men's cricket team head coach Chris Silverwood has resigned from his position in the wake of his side's humiliating performance in the Ashes. England men's cricket team head coach Chris Silverwood has resigned from his position in the wake of his side's humiliating performance in the recently-concluded Ashes series. The decision comes hours after Ashley Giles stepped down as ECB's managing director. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday announced that Silverwood has parted ways with the senior men's side,

India vs England: With the win in the 2nd Test against England in Chennai, Virat Kohli equalled MS Dhoni's record of success at home as Test skipper. Virat Kohli became the joint most successful India captain in Tests at home, equalling MS Dhoni's record of 21 wins. Kohli has captained the team in India in 28 Tests, with just two losses and five draws. Dhoni, on the other hand, had 21 wins after leading the team in 30 Tests at home with three

The international cricket season in full bloom right now. England and Sri Lanka, India and Australia, Bangladesh and the West Indies and Pakistan and New Zealand are all engaged in battles in different formats of the game. By the end of the year, more important tours and matches would have commenced. As so many teams battle it out, there will be a lot of records and landmarks achieved. Here is a look at five interesting approaching milestones in international cricket. Shikhar Dhawan approaching